Combs, Walter R - CD-07946

Title

Combs, Walter R - CD-07946

Subject

U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)

Description

Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

Identifier

CD - 07946

Surname

Combs

Given Name(s)

Walter R

Town or City of Residence

Bedford

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Bedford-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

clerk
student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

7 Jul 1897
23 Feb 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co I 3rd Reg

Co I 51st Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark brown

Access Instructions

This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.

Citation

“Combs, Walter R - CD-07946,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27299.